The Method of Contrast of Modern Architecture in the Historical Environment of the City

Abstract

The process of urban development is irreversible. As you know, this process goes in two directions - along an extensive and intensive path, that is, it affects not only the peripheral zones of the city, but also the established areas, including the historical centers of cities. At the present stage of development of post-industrial society, in the context of the observed shifts in its worldview, there is also a revision of society’s attitude to cultural heritage, including historical architecture. There are more and more cases of aggressive interference of new architectural objects in the historical environment of cities without taking into account its preservation. The purpose of this study is to identify the appropriateness of the applying of the contrast method of a new or built-in architectural form to the existing historical environment, as well as to identify techniques and means of achieving a harmonic contrast effect. The objects of research are new and reconstructed objects of architecture in the context of the historical urban environment.